Black OEM Font Lettering

Robcockrum · 02-04-2012, 06:11 PM

Does anyone know where I can find the \'Z4\' and the \'3.0 si\' in a black finish vs the standard chrome?

DataStream18 · 02-04-2012, 06:38 PM

No one makes em :-( I've asked. The closest I've gotten is from here:

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

Robcockrum · 02-04-2012, 06:48 PM

Anyone ever tried just painting them?

crfine88 · 02-04-2012, 07:38 PM

I would paint them:
1 light sanding
2 primer
3 tack cloth
4 base coat
5 tack cloth
6 final coat
7 tack cloth
8 clear coat

Doing this should yeild an OEM apperance

DataStream18 · 02-04-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crfine88

I would paint them:
1 light sanding
2 primer
3 tack cloth
4 base coat
5 tack cloth
6 final coat
7 tack cloth
8 clear coat

Doing this should yeild an OEM apperance

This!

zillaZ4 · 02-07-2012, 02:44 PM

I actually painted my own as well, after looking, unsuccessfully, for a company that sells them

Robcockrum · 02-07-2012, 03:20 PM

Bad ass. Any specific paint you used?

sipman · 02-07-2012, 07:42 PM

Do a google search for Plastidip. People are able to paint them on the car and peel away the overspray. No personal experience myself though

zillaZ4 · 02-07-2012, 07:56 PM

I believe I used Rustoleum primer, satin, and satin clear coat (for plastic). And as crfine88, do that process. Additionally I would say, make sure its a relatively warm day, and spray the clear coat on lightly or you'll probably come out with a bubbly mess

Some other items, goo gone gel and dental floss worked well to remove the emblems. I had to be careful with the 3.0 a the dot connecting the 3 and 0 makes it quite flimsy. Also, you'll need new 3M automotive adhesive tape.

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crfine88 Colonel 442 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	I would paint them: 1 light sanding 2 primer 3 tack cloth 4 base coat 5 tack cloth 6 final coat 7 tack cloth 8 clear coat Doing this should yeild an OEM apperance __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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zillaZ4 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 3.0i [6.00]	I actually painted my own as well, after looking, unsuccessfully, for a company that sells them
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Robcockrum Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Roadster Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Bad ass. Any specific paint you used?
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sipman Private First Class 19 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philly iTrader: (1)	Do a google search for Plastidip. People are able to paint them on the car and peel away the overspray. No personal experience myself though
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zillaZ4 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 3.0i [6.00]	I believe I used Rustoleum primer, satin, and satin clear coat (for plastic). And as crfine88, do that process. Additionally I would say, make sure its a relatively warm day, and spray the clear coat on lightly or you'll probably come out with a bubbly mess Some other items, goo gone gel and dental floss worked well to remove the emblems. I had to be careful with the 3.0 a the dot connecting the 3 and 0 makes it quite flimsy. Also, you'll need new 3M automotive adhesive tape.
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